(2021-09-20). French officials warn AUKUS alliance undermines US-Europe relations. wsws.org Paris denounced Washington's sudden announcement of an Australia-UK-US alliance targeting China, and the related cancellation of a French-Australian submarine sale.
(2021-09-20). China gives U.S. advice on how to preserve NATO. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Excerpts from The Global Times. An aggressive military bloc with thirty full members and forty partners on all inhabited continents which has waged unprovoked wars on three of them is evidently no problem to China, Russia, the United Nations, etc. Just business as usual. US-France tussle over AUKUS upsetting NATO, EuropeBy Cui HongjianThe author is …
(2021-09-20). Is US-Australia Nuclear Sub Deal a Proliferation Danger, and does it Justify Iran's Civilian Enrichment Program? juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Alexander Ward and Quint Forgey at Politico raise a crucial question about the AUKUS alliance among the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia that involves providing Australia with nuclear submarines. Is it a form of proliferation and does it provide justification for Iran's civilian nuclear enrichment program? Nuclear submarines …
(2021-09-20). Ankara-Baku-Islamabad Brotherhood to replicate Nagorno-Karabakh war prototype further afield. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Military officials from Azerbaijan, Turkey, Pakistan observe "Three Brothers — 2021" exercises The "Day of a High-ranking Observer" was held in Baku in the context of the "Three Brothers — 2021" joint military exercises…. The event was attended by the Minister of Defense of Azerbaijan, Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov, the head of the State Security Service, …
(2021-09-20). Victorious Supreme Commander-in-Chief Aliyev hails strategic partner Putin. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com On September 20, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev made a telephone call to President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. Emphasizing the successful development of relations between Azerbaijan and Russia based on strategic partnership in various fields, the heads of state discussed issues related to the prospects of cooperation.
(2021-09-20). Denmark: 60 years of NATO warplanes near Russia's border. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Denmark's Contribution to 60 Years of NATO Air Policing …If the Danish government declared reinforced alert, the Command Tactical Air Force Denmark would come under operational control of the Commander of NATO's Northern Region…. When NATO nations decided to integrate their air defence forces in 1961, most nations transferred their quick reaction alert aircraft to …
(2021-09-20). To contain the pandemic in solidarity throughout Europe. indybay.org In the fall of 2020, governments did the wrong thing. Although the infections were already increasing exponentially, they deliberately did not intervene or did not intervene sufficiently and weighed people in safety. It was not until November that they acted again, increasingly hasty and authoritarian.
(2021-09-20). France Cancels Defense Minister Meeting With UK Over Ruined Submarine Deal. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | France cancelled a meeting between Armed Forces Minister Florence Parly and her British counterpart, after Australia scrapped a submarine order with Paris in favour of a deal with Washington and London. | This was Parly personally took the decision to drop the bilateral meeting with British Defense Secretary Be…
(2021-09-20). Germany's New Neo-Nazis: The Reichsbàºrger. zcomm.org Germany's 20,000 Reichsbàºrgers are well armed. They live in the delusion that they defend their Reich against government authorities…
(2021-09-20). Greece: Pentagon, NATO to acquire new bases. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com New naval base at Souda on the cards With the discussions on the new Mutual Defense Cooperation Agreement (MDCA) between Athens and Washington ongoing, Greek military sources [said] a second naval base will be created at Souda on Crete. Greece's most pressing request concerns the integration of the air and naval facilities on the island …
(2021-09-20). The Mexico Dialogue on Venezuela and the End of the Lima Group. counterpunch.org The conversations in Mexico between the opposition Unitary Platform of Venezuela and the Maduro government, with the intermediation of Norway, represent the failure of the US interventionist strategy and the end of the Lima Group. On August 13, a new stage of negotiations officially began to reestablish the institutional framework and democratic coexistence in Venezuela
(2021-09-20). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Listener mailbag — COVID-19 questions answered. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Each week, the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast shares the latest information on COVID-19. On today's episode, Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases expert and head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group, answers listeners' coronavirus questions. Dr. Poland discusses the mu variant, understanding breakthrough infections and the importance of flu vaccinations this fall. "The symptoms of COVID-19 and the symptoms of influenza overlap so much that it can be hard to distinguish one from another," says Dr. Poland. What…
(2021-09-20). Patriarch Bartholomew Is a Proxy of US Interests Against Russia. globalresearch.ca
(2021-09-20). With Clinton lawyer charged, the Russiagate scam is now indicted. thegrayzone.com In accusing Clinton campaign lawyer Michael Sussmann of lying to the FBI, Special Counsel John Durham offers new evidence of the fabrications behind the Trump-Russia conspiracy theory. The indictment of Hillary Clinton attorney Michael Sussmann offers new evidence that the Trump-Russia conspiracy theory that engulfed Trump's term in office was itself the product of fabrications involving Clinton's 2016 campaign. Although Sussmann faces just one count on a false statement charge, the 27-page charging document offers an expansive window into how the Russiagate scam …
(2021-09-20). 8 killed, 6 injured as shooter opens fire at uni in Perm, Russia; shocking footage shows students jumping from windows (VIDEOS). rt.com 
Eight people were confirmed killed, six injured in a shooting on the campus of a university in the Russian city of Perm. The perpetrator was apprehended. Terrified people were filmed escaping from a building through windows. | The incident happened at Perm State University, one of the oldest universities in the Urals. The school's social media on Monday morning alerted everyone who was on campus to leave if possible, or lock themselves inside a room. | Investigators said the shooting claimed eight lives and left six people injured. | A video published on social media apparently taken at the scene showed people…
(2021-09-20). Ukrainian military chief: only NATO prevents "threat of a full-scale invasion" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Threat of full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine remains — Nayev Russia's building up its military capabilities around Ukraine and holding offensive exercises shows that the threat of a full-scale invasion of Ukraine remains, Commander of the Joint Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Serhiy Nayev has said. "In view of Russia's build-up of …
(2021-09-20). Eighteen killed, injured in shooting at Russian Uni. (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com Eight people were killed and ten others were seriously injured in the shooting at the state university in Perm, Russia, the investigative committee's spokeswoman, Svetlana Petrenko, said on Monday.
(2021-09-20). Military Situation In Syria On September 20, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On September 20, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 30 times: 13 — in Idlib province, 11 — in Latakia province, 3 — in Hama province, 3 — in Aleppo province | On September 19, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SDF positions in Arab Hassan | On September 19, clashes between the SDF and Turkish-backed forces were reported north of Tal Tamar | On September 19, Russian warplanes attacked pos…
(2021-09-20). Russia Aware Of Kiev's Military Preparations, Hopes It Won't Turn To Hostilities. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Russia knows about Kiev's military preparations, hopes that reason will prevail and that it will not come to hostilities, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko told reporters. | The conference of the Valdai Club "Russia and Uzbekistan facing the challenges of development and security at a new historical stage of interaction" is being held in Tashkent on September 20th, organized in partnership with the Institute for Strategic and Interregional Studies under the President of Uzbekist…
(2021-09-20). Russia-Damascus' Best Efforts Fail To Stop The Spread Of HTS. southfront.org 
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(2021-09-20). Turkish, U.S. military chiefs celebrate NATO partnership, discuss "multiple items of mutual security interest" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Turkish, US army chiefs discuss Afghanistan at NATO meeting The army chiefs of Turkey and the United States Sunday met in the Greek capital Athens as part of the NATO Military Committee Conference to discuss the Afghanistan withdrawal, regional security and counterterrorism operations. Turkey's Chief of General Staff Ya≈üar Gàºler met U.S. Chairperson of the …
(2021-09-20). NATO launches military drills in Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Ukraine Launches Military Drills With NATO Ukraine on Monday launched joint military exercises with the United States and other NATO countries…. The annual Rapid Trident military exercises, taking place in western Ukrainian until October 1, involve some 6,000 soldiers from 15 countries, Ukraine's defense ministry said in a statement. The head of the exercises, Brigadier …
(2021-09-20). Ukraine's Zelensky to meet NATO chief in New York. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Zelensky to meet with UN, NATO chiefs during U.S. trip — Kuleba During his visit to the United States to participate in the UN General Assembly, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with the UN and NATO Secretaries General. "…First, we very successfully launched the Crimea Platform. Secondly, Crimea is the No. 1 issue …
(2021-09-20). NATO conducts 12-nation naval war games in Atlantic. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATO Exercise Dynamic Mariner and Joint Warrior Begins in the Atlantic 12 NATO Allies are participating in the NATO exercise Dynamic Mariner-21/Joint Warrior 21-2 off the coast of United Kingdom. Exercise Dynamic Mariner tests NATO's Response Force Maritime Component (NRF/M) and interoperability with NATO forces…. The exercise brings together 20 surface ships, 2 submarines, 7 …
(2021-09-20). Yes, Australia is buying a fleet of nuclear submarines. But the future of Electricity is Renewables, not Polluting Nuclear. juancole.com 
By Ian Lowe | — The federal government on Thursday announced a landmark defence pact with the United States and United Kingdom that involves this nation acquiring nuclear-powered submarines. The question of nuclear submarines in Australia has been bubbling along for some time — and with it, whether we should also develop a nuclear energy …
(2021-09-19). Australia May Rent or Buy Nuclear Subs From US, UK Until Its Own Fleet is Built Under AUKUS Deal. sputniknews.com Australia announced its new security alliance with the US and the UK, called AUKUS, on Wednesday, which would allow the country to acquire a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines. France, which found itself pushed out of a $66 billion defence contract with Canberra, branded the agreement "a stab in the back".
(2021-09-19). Understanding the Australia-UK-US alliance. peoplesdispatch.org In this episode of Mapping Faultlines, Newsclick's Prabir Purkayastha analyses the recently announced AUKUS alliance and its positions on China. He also analyses the role of European powers and the economic consolidation of Eurasia.
(2021-09-19). Azerbaijan chastises Russian junior partner yet again. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The information disseminated by the Russian Defense Ministry is regrettable — Anar Eyvazov The information disseminated by the Russian Ministry of Defense with reference to the Armenian side that two Armenian militants [soldiers] were allegedly wounded in the shelling of Azerbaijani army units in the direction of Shusha on September 17, is surprising and regrettable. …
(2021-09-19). Turkish, Azerbaijani warplanes complete practice for wars from Aegean to Caspian Seas. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Group of Azerbaijani pilots returns home after partaking in Turkey-held military exercises A group of Azerbaijani Air Force's military personnel and aircraft involved in the "TurAz Falcon — 2021" joint flight-tactical exercises held in Konya, Turkey on September 1-17 have returned to the Motherland…. According to the ministry, all combat tasks assigned during the exercises …
(2021-09-19). Large-scale combat operations: NATO holds 1,000-troop parachute exercise in Netherlands. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Texas National Guard Soldiers enhance combat readiness during NATO's largest technical Airborne exercise Participants from 12 NATO allied forces and local citizens paid homage to the 77th Anniversary of Operation Market Garden by gathering at a series of drop zones across the Netherlands and Belgium to observe one thousand Soldiers parachuting from U.S Air Force …
(2021-09-19). VI CELAC Summit: Latin America and the Caribbean to Expand Relations with China. orinocotribune.com 
The Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), held this Saturday, September 18, in Mexico city, opens the doors to broader relations with China and the European Union (EU). | During the VI Summit of Heads of State and Government of CELAC, several nations called for the dismantling of the Organization of American States (OAS ), and on the contrary, to consolidate Latin American integration and inter-relation, far from the interests of the United States and Canada. | Comparto la foto oficial de la VI Cumbre de Jefas y Jefes de Estado y de Gobierno de la CELAC. Un encuentro de grandes p…
(2021-09-19). The European Union's New Security Policy. globalresearch.ca
(2021-09-19). Ukraine: Pentagon to "train combat credible Army forces in Europe" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Rapid Trident exercise in Ukraine U.S. Army Europe and Africa will participate in exercise Rapid Trident 21 from Sept. 20 through Oct. 1 at the International Peacekeeping Security Centre near Yavoriv, Ukraine. Rapid Trident 21 is a Ukrainian-led, U.S. Army Europe and Africa assisted annual exercise designed to enhance interoperability among allied and partner nations, …
(2021-09-19). The Violence of Colonialism and the Exploitation of Africa. zcomm.org Many African nations are ruled by leaders backed by the US, Britain or France, or constrained by IMF/World Bank/WTO policies…
(2021-09-19). Hush, Hush (Venezuela is Winning!). orinocotribune.com By María Páez Victor — Sep 17, 2021 | By now it is obvious that the mainstream media does not cover any good news whatsoever about Venezuela. Even non-political issues are always accompanied by a poisoned cliché sentence or two about "dictator," "authoritarian regime," "collapsed economy," "humanitarian crisis," etc. etc. | So, the game-changing news that there are peace talks being held in Mexico City between the Venezuelan government and opposition parties is ignored. Mexico is acting as host and facilitator, with the kingdoms of Norway and Netherlands, and the Russian Federation as mediators. This seminal…
(2021-09-19). The U.S. Military, Post-Afghanistan. tomdispatch.com Yoda, the Jedi Master in the Star Wars films, once pointed out that the future is all too difficult to see and it's hard to deny his insight. Yet I'd argue that, when it comes to the U.S. military and its wars, Yoda was just plain wrong. That part of the future is all too easy to imagine. It involves, you won't be shocked to know, more budget-busting weaponry for the Pentagon and more military meddling across the globe, perhaps this time against "near-peer" rivals China and Russia, and a global war on terror that will never end. What's even easier to see is that peace will be given no chance at all. Why? Because…
(2021-09-19). Thanks, comrades! US SOUTHCOM amuses Twitter followers with pic celebrating US Air Force birthday featuring RUSSIAN warplanes. rt.com 
The official Twitter account of US Southern Command is facing mockery after it posted a picture featuring silhouettes of Russian Sukhoi fighter jets to mark the US Air Force's birthday. | The simple graphics,
(2021-09-19). As US Prepares to Leave Iraq, Ex-Advisor to Iraqi President Says Kurds Need Reliable Partners. sputniknews.com Washington has a proven track record failing its allies, says a former Kurdish official, whereas such countries as Iran and Russia are known for standing by their partners and fighting for them until the end.
(2021-09-19). Survey Of the Russian Tank Troops In 2021. southfront.org 
Tankers of the 1295th Central Armored Vehicle Storage Base in the city of Arsenyev, Primorsky Krai, celebrate the Day of Tankers on September 11, 2021 | Exclusive translation based on the article of military analyst aka " The review was dedicated to the Day of Tankers in Russia. The article is based on the information taken from open sources. | As a preface.: | The main structural unit of the tank troops is a tank battalion. The battalion consists of three tank companies. Each company consists of three platoons, and each platoon has t…
(2021-09-19). Military Situation In Syria On September 19, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On September 18, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 28 times: 16 — in Idlib province, 6 — in Latakia province, 3 — in Hama province, 3 — in Aleppo province | On September 18, Russian military police along with SAA units entered the Tafas town to observe the implementation of ceasefire agreement | On September 18, Russian warplanes attacked positions of Turkish-backed forces in Barah area | On Sep…
(2021-09-19). Russia's ZALA Tested New Drone With High-Definition Optical System In Syria (Video). southfront.org 
The ZALA 421-16–ï5G drone as seen in footage released by the ZALA Aero Group. | The ZALA Aero Group, a subsidiary of Russia's defense giant Kalashnikov, has tested its latest ZALA 421-16–ï5G drone in Syria. | The drone, which is propelled by a unique hybrid-electric system that combines an electric motor and an internal combustion engine, is capable of staying in the air for more than 12 hours and has an operational range of more than 100 kilometers. The state-of-the-art drone was unveiled by ZALA last Apr…
(2021-09-19). Russian Warplanes Continue To Rain Hell On Greater Idlib Militants (Videos, Photos). southfront.org 
A Russian Su-24 aircaft on a runway at the Hmeimim airbase in Syria. © Maksim Blinov / Sputnik | On September 19, a new wave of Russian airstrikes targeted militants' positions in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib. | According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, Russian warplanes carried out a total of 17 airstrikes on the region, which is governed by al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). | Two airstrikes targeted the town of al-Fatterah in the southern countryside of…